How to resolve AdBlock issue? SARATOGA SPRINGS — On May 27 and 28, New Eastcoast Arms Collectors Associates (NEACA) will again host the Saratoga Springs Gun and Militaria Show at the City Center.
It will be the 104th gun show, referred to as an Arms Fair, held in Saratoga Springs. NEACA produced the first City Center Trade Show in August of 1984 and has been there continuously for 33 years, excepting last year due to a missed booking.
All state and federal laws, including background checks, are in effect at all NEACA Arms Fairs.
Also this year, the protest group Saratogians for Gun Safety has been invited to set up a table to hand out safety literature and free gun locks.
The doors will open to the general public on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. General admission is $9 daily ($8 for senior citizens over 60) and children under 14 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
Several times each year, collectors and dealers of antique, classic and investment grade firearms from all over the Northeast gather in Saratoga Springs to buy, sell and trade their wares. There are always interesting and historical offerings of Colt, Savage and Winchester firearms as well as rare pieces of Americana, military collectibles, quality reference books, Civil War swords and artifacts, thousands of guns, knives, ammo and accessories. It will be a stroll through history while perusing over 200 tables.
In keeping with the Memorial Day theme, the US Marine Corps League Honor Guard will open the show on Saturday morning with the presentation of the colors and Pledge of Allegiance. This show will also include appearances by prominent regional politicians and NEACA always accommodates space to organizations for displays such as local Fish and Game Clubs and Friends of the NRA groups.
The Veterans Affairs office will be present to provide help and assistance to any veteran in need. It has been noted that the VA is reaching only a small minority of local vets who could be provided much needed aid and they will be reaching out at this show. NEACA is honored to help all veterans to seek out this free advice.
Current NEACA members are admitted for early viewing on Friday evening at 4 p.m. New memberships are available at the door at that time for an annual fee of $50. This includes free admission for 12 months, with no waiting in line, to all NEACA shows. NEACA currently promotes about 20 shows per year and renewals are $45 per year. The show is open to members one-half hour early on Saturday and Sunday.
For further information, call NEACA President David Petronis at 518-664-9743, write to PO Box 385, Mechanicville, NY 12118, or visit www.neaca.com.
